Personal Support Worker (PSW) (DSW) (RPT 0.8)

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The PSW collaborates with members of the healthcare team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.\nThis position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.\nKey Responsibilities: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n\nObserves and evaluates the client\u2019s or family's home, personal situation and client and family care plan to determine if any need for change in the personal support care plan is required and whether the client\u2019s and family\u2019s needs have been met. Advises supervisor accordingly.\nContributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager. The written Care Plan is completed with information collected from the funder, the Manager and the client or family.\u00A0\nImplements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager for safety, liability and financial reasons.\nReports verbally to the immediate supervisor or Personal Support Program Manager any changes in the client\u2019s or family's personal support needs or home situation necessitating a change in the personal support care plan.\nPerforms personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family.\u00A0 Tasks may include light cleaning, preparation of nutritious meals, care of clothes, shopping for the client as required, and monitoring and maintaining household safety.\nProvides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager or immediate supervisor, including assisting the client in walking, climbing or descending stairs, getting into and out of bed, eating, dressing and other matters of personal hygiene.\nProvides simple bedside care, where required, under the direction of a nurse.\nProvides respite care to clients as required.\nSupports clients\u2019 families by providing child care as required to allow for family relief.\nOrganizes each day\u2019s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager or an immediate supervisor.\nCompletes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service.\nAssesses the client's pattern of communication and ability to relate.\nCommunicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's or family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs and informs an immediate supervisor or Manager of any changes or concerns.\nFunctions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures.\nFunctions in accordance with VON's risk management policies, procedures, practices and guidelines designed to promote and protect client safety.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nExternal and Internal Relationships:\n\nEngages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.\n\nEducation, Designations and Experience:\n\nHigh school diploma.\nSecondary school education is preferred.\nCCA Certification is required in Nova Scotia.\nMust have certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program or Health Care Aide.\nMust have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.\nSome household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.\n\nSkill Requirements:\n\nStrong communication skills, both verbally and written\nAble to communicate effectively with clients and families in a clear and effective manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and understanding\nGood assessment skills\nAwareness of community resources\nAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required\nAble to take direction well\nAbility to adjust to working in different social and economic environments\nCommunicating in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating respect, empathy and understanding\nThe capacity to adhere to strict confidentially\n\nOther:\n\nMust have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance\nA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check\nA Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required\nAvailable to work flexible hours\nMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.\nVON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. 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The PSW collaborates with members of the healthcare team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients. Key Responsibilities: Observes and evaluates the clients or family's home, personal situation and client and family care plan to determine if any need for change in the personal support care plan is required and whether the clients and familys needs have been met. Advises supervisor accordingly. Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager. The written Care Plan is completed with information collected from the funder, the Manager and the client or family. Implements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager for safety, liability and financial reasons. Reports verbally to the immediate supervisor or Personal Support Program Manager any changes in the clients or family's personal support needs or home situation necessitating a change in the personal support care plan. Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family. Tasks may include light cleaning, preparation of nutritious meals, care of clothes, shopping for the client as required, and monitoring and maintaining household safety. Provides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager or immediate supervisor, including assisting the client in walking, climbing or descending stairs, getting into and out of bed, eating, dressing and other matters of personal hygiene. Provides simple bedside care, where required, under the direction of a nurse. Provides respite care to clients as required. Supports clients families by providing child care as required to allow for family relief. Organizes each days activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager or an immediate supervisor. Completes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service. Assesses the client's pattern of communication and ability to relate. Communicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's or family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs and informs an immediate supervisor or Manager of any changes or concerns. Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures. Functions in accordance with VON's risk management policies, procedures, practices and guidelines designed to promote and protect client safety. Other duties as assigned. External and Internal Relationships: Engages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information. Education, Designations and Experience: High school diploma. Secondary school education is preferred. CCA Certification is required in Nova Scotia. Must have certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program or Health Care Aide. Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed. Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children. Skill Requirements: Strong communication skills, both verbally and written Able to communicate effectively with clients and families in a clear and effective manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and understanding Good assessment skills Awareness of community resources Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required Able to take direction well Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments Communicating in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating respect, empathy and understanding The capacity to adhere to strict confidentially Other: Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required Available to work flexible hours Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further information and contact details. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Cet article est disponible en franais. Pour en demander une copie, veuillez tlphon notre emplacement VON Kingston, numro (613) 634-0130. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do. Apply Apply Later Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email